The rider has been charged under rule 43.2.2 where he failed to ensure that he does not cause interference to Nevil Mu, Captains Fort and Good buddy between the 650 and the 600m.

He pleaded not guilty but was found guilty as charged by the Racing Stewards this Friday 13 October 2023. Therefore, he has been suspended for 1 race meeting.

S. Donohoe has the "Right of appeal against the finding and penalty imposed."

Rule 43.2.2 stipulates that the jockey of a horse shall : ''Ensure that he does not cause interference, intimidation, bunching and/or constitute a source of danger to another Horse and/or Jockey;